The FMF Disciplinary Commission fined Pumas coach Efraín Juárez 352,000 pesos for a controversial celebration after the 2-2 draw against Cruz Azul in Matchday 11 of the Clausura 2026. Juárez made a gesture toward his genitals and shouted that his team 'has balls'. The sanction equals 3,000 UMAs, according to ESPN reports.
In Saturday's match at Ciudad Universitaria, Pumas came back from 0-2 down against league leaders Cruz Azul to draw 2-2, despite playing with one man down after Nathan Silva's expulsion. Cruz Azul scored through Nicolás Ibáñez and Carlos Rodríguez before halftime. Juninho converted a penalty for the discount, and Willer Ditta scored an own goal for the equalizer, with Keylor Navas making a decisive save in the final moments. After the result, Juárez celebrated effusively with a controversial gesture and the phrase 'has balls,' which he reiterated in the press conference: “It was a celebration with the stands because they feel proud, there are plenty of balls in this club. Note that, in this club there are plenty of balls” (Efraín Juárez). The Disciplinary Commission sanctioned him with 3,000 UMAs—equivalent to 352,000 pesos at $117.31 per UMA in 2026 per INEGI—for violating the Code of Ethics. ESPN cited the official source. Juárez has sparked controversy with recent viral statements. In January, Pumas sporting vice president Antonio Sancho discussed improving discipline: “If indiscipline translates into suspensions, red cards (...) it's very difficult to play with fewer men and get the three points.” Pumas sit fifth in Liga MX with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss; their last Liguilla was in Apertura 2023 under Antonio 'Turco' Mohamed. This tournament, they were eliminated in the first round of Concachampions by San Diego FC.
